Jean Diederich

I will adopt a "Needs vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I will reduce the amount of shredded paper I generate by only shredding portions of documents with confidential information and recycling the rest.

I will learn about food labels and not throw food out just based on date on the package, but instead check the smell and color to see if it has gone bad.

I will replace my [item] with reusable [item] in the bathroom.

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

I will watch a documentary film about waste with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

I will simplify my cosmetic routine or reduce my use of cosmetics.

My household will recycle all paper, metal, plastic and glass that is accepted in my curbside or building program.

I will refuse all items associated with packaging for the entire day.